Dr. Nicholas Dion

Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Dion is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the Université de Sherbrooke. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics within literary studies, including French Elegy, the Poetics of Genres, Classical Theatre, French literature of the 17th and 18th centuries, History of Ideas, Rhetoric, History of the Book, Aesthetics of Horror, and Horrific Figures such as vampires and zombies. He holds a Doctorate from Université Sorbonne Paris Cité and has completed postdoctoral studies at both Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and McGill University. Over his academic career, he has progressed through various ranks at Université de Sherbrooke, demonstrating a deep commitment to the field of literary studies. Dion has published extensively and received numerous awards for his research contributions, showcasing his role as a young researcher and the recognition of his impactful work in Canada. He has also been involved in organizing various academic events and exhibitions in the field of literature and cultural studies. His work reflects a dedication not only to teaching and research but also to engaging with broader cultural discussions in Quebec and beyond.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Associate Professor

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Assistant Professor

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Lecturer

— Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lecturer

— Present

Université Laval • Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Awards

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Young Researcher Award

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Student-Researcher Star Award

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Gold Medal

Courses

ELC166 - Horror and Literature, 16th-18th Centuries ELC109 - Literature from Antiquity to Renaissance LIT700 - Tutorial Course LIT800 - Tutorial Course LIT888 - Comprehensive Exam ELC113 - French Literature from the Renaissance to the Revolution LIT718 - French Theatre, 17th-18th Centuries LIT791 - Research Activities LIT792 - Research Activities II LIT793 - Research Activities III LIT799 - Thesis LIT795 - Thesis Project

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.